Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Zelos LT Carbon?

The Zelos LT Carbon is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Zelos LT Carbon?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Zelos LT Carbon runs a automatic (Miyota 9133).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsZelos LT Carbon

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Zelos LT Carbon?

At MSRP the Zelos LT Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Zelos LT Carbon?

The Zelos LT Carbon wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 4mm difference across the dial.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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MSRP $650

Zelos LT Carbon

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MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

LT Carbon40mm

Power Reserve

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

LT Carbon40h

Water Resistance

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

LT Carbon50m

MSRP

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Carbon

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Miyota 9133

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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